Ballaleshwar Ganesh  (Pali) :

For devotees who want to visit ‘Ashtavinayak’ (eight Ganesh Temple), there are two ways to reach there in Raigad district - Mahad in Khalapur taluka and Pali in Sudhagad taluka. Both the holy places are near Khopoli at the feet of Khandala.

Pali’s Ballaleshwar is third Ganesh out of total eight in "Ashtavinayak". There are two lakes in front of the temple. In the innermost part of the temple, there is a three-feet Ganesh idol. Also there is a huge bell made out of five metals. After victory of Vasai, Chimaji Appa brought bells of Church out of which one of them was dedicated to Ballaleshwar. Same kind of bells can be seen in Bhimashankar. To the left of Ballaleshwar temple there is a historical 'Sanrasgad'. Fort lovers can reach there by two ways - via Ramali from north Dewoolwadi and from south. There are steps dug in stone on way to north side. At about half a kilometer you will see the fort door having two bastions. There is a lake which contains water all the year. But the way from the south is more popular. There are 96 steps carved in stone. Though the steps are less in number, every step is one and half to two feet high and are very difficult to climb. From top of the fort which is 1300 feet high, Ameba river, Sudhagad, Karnala, Manikgad, Badrutin fort in Konkan and Korigad, Ghangad, Telbaillya, Nagfani forts in ghat region can be seen. Tourist can see hot water Kundas near Pali, temple of Uddhar.

Suvarna Ganesh  Diveagar :

Suvarna Ganesh (Golden Ganesha) is in Diveagar village, which is in Shrivardhan taluka in Raigad district situated near seashore, is hidden in coconut and betel-nut trees. Suvarna Ganpati’s idol (Golden Ganesha idol) was buried to save it from Arab invasion. Later on, it appeared in 1997. This Golden Ganesha is of southern style from Shilahar, having uncomparable carving.

Arab pirates used to attack rich Diveagar by sea. Many temples and attractive idols were destroyed during these attacks but luckily Suvarna Ganpati’s idol (Golden Ganesha idol) was buried to save it from Arab pirates.

Shri Varadvinayak  Ashtavinayak, Mahad:

Mahad is a pretty village set in the hilly region of Konkan in the Raigad district and the Khalapur Taluka of Maharastra. Lord Ganesha as Varad Vinayak fulfills all desires and grants all boons. This region was known as Bhadrak or Madhak in ancient times. The original Idol of Varad Vinayak can be seen outside the sanctum. Both Idols are located in two corners- the idol on the left is smeared in vermillion with its trunk turned left, and the idol on the right is made of white marble with its trunk turned to the right . The sanctum is made of stone and is surronded by beautiful stone elephant carving. Two stone idols of Riddhi & Siddhi can also be seen in the sanctum.

Siddhivinayak Nandgaon,  Murud Janjira :

Siddhivinayak temple is situated at Nandgaon between Kashid and Murud about 10 kms before Murud. A grand festival is organized here every year on 'Maghi Chaturthi' day which is celebrated with much pomp and fervor. Another traditionally auspicious day for 'Darshan' is 'Sankashti Chaturthi' or 'Sankata Hara Chaturthi' every month. Siddhivinayak temple is located near the secluded Nandgaon beach. A visit to Siddhivinayak temple can be coupled with a Murud Janjira fort which is an attractive tourist destination.